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Pin-Cushion Flower

Scabiosa Ochroleuca

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Overview

The Pin-Cushion Flower, Scabiosa ochroleuca, is a charming perennial reaching heights of 24-36 inches. Its unique creamy-yellow blooms resemble pin cushions atop slender stems, blooming from June to September. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing an alluring contrast against green foliage. Hardy in zones 4-8, this plant is perfect for borders and attracts pollinators, while being relatively deer-resistant. Space plants approximately 12-18 inches apart for a stunning display.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing an alluring contrast against green foliage, image 95

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Dipsacaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — The Pin-Cushion Flower, Scabiosa ochroleuca, is a charming perennial reaching heights of 24-36 inches
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Adding to its appeal is its hardiness
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — this plant is perfect for borders and attracts pollinators; its unique creamy-yellow blooms resemble pin, image 73
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Scabiosa ochroleuca prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location; partial shade is also tolerable, image 84
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Space plants approximately 12-18 inches apart for a stunning display; regular deadheading can encourage further
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — with an overall grayish-green tint; and its attraction to pollinators such as butterflies and bees, image 82
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — The Pin-Cushion Flower, Scabiosa ochroleuca, is a charming perennial reaching heights of 24-36 inches, image 47
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — scientifically recognized as Scabiosa ochroleuca; perennial for full, image 53
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — and its attraction to pollinators such as butterflies and bees; scabiosa ochroleuca prefers well-drained, image 88
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Its unique creamy-yellow blooms resemble pin cushions atop slender stems, blooming from June to, image 71
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — ideal for creating gentle borders or as a delightful accent in a cottage garden
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — thriving in USDA zones 4 through 8; is a perennial herbaceous plant cherished for its charming, image 64
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Space plants approximately 12-18 inches apart for a stunning display
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — this plant is perfect for borders and attracts pollinators; its unique creamy-yellow blooms resemble pin cushions
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — ideal for creating gentle borders or as a delightful accent in a cottage garden; while being relatively
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — and its attraction to pollinators such as butterflies and bees; scabiosa ochroleuca prefers well-drained, image 111
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — imitating pins stuck in a cushion; bringing a prolonged period of interest to the garden.<br><br>For, image 101
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Its unique creamy-yellow blooms resemble pin cushions atop slender stems, blooming from June to September; ideal for
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — making it both a beautiful and ecological choice for your landscape design; perennial with white blooms
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — The foliage consists of compound green leaves, image 104
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Each individual flower spans about 1.5 to 2 inches across; white flowers in the garden, image 79
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — perennial with white blooms
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — Regular deadheading can encourage further flowering and prevent self-seeding if not desired; adding to, image 108
Pin-Cushion Flower (Scabiosa Ochroleuca) — while being relatively deer-resistant; imitating pins stuck in a cushion, image 74
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